I find myself doing a lot of research before I buy anything. I feel very happy with my latest haul. What have you bought or plan to get to better prepare yourself for this journey?

I also got my new oversized sweats to leave the hospital in.

Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

I’m skipping the kid vitamins because from what I’ve researched they don’t give you enough of certain ones that you need after getting WLS. Also, I’m not doing the blended meats or baby foods. I’m not a big meat eater in the first place, and I dislike certain textures when it comes to food. I’ll be sticking to other options like puréed veg soup, mashed sweet potatoes and scrambled eggs. If I do decide to have meat, it will probably be canned tuna.
If I end up needing a scale I won’t hesitate to buy one, but for now I don’t see the need as I’ll be using oz and cup measurements.
But we’re all different so whatever works for each of us while we embark on our new lives. [emoji4]


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I won’t do purée meats and I deff won’t be eating jello or pudding ? I can’t tolerate the texture/consistency. But I love the taste of baby food with a little salt lol


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

I won’t do purée meats and I deff won’t be eating Jello or pudding ? I can’t tolerate the texture/consistency. But I love the taste of baby food with a little salt lol


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City [emoji4]

I’m going to be honest, I haven’t had baby food since I WAS a baby [emoji23]. I love jello and pudding so I’m good on that score. But puréed meats? Nope ?


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

21 minutes ago, moondoggie1983 said:

I’m going to be honest, I haven’t had baby food since I WAS a baby [emoji23]. I love Jello and pudding so I’m good on that score. But puréed meats? Nope ?


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I feel the same about the meats, aside from chicken turkey and tuna salad! Wasn't meant to be blended....lol

I feel the same about the meats, aside from chicken turkey and tuna salad! Wasn't meant to be blended....lol

Me too. Just can't stomach the thought.

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I feel the same about the meats, aside from chicken turkey and tuna salad! Wasn't meant to be blended....lol

EXACTLY. I mean if you can or want to do that part, awesome. But not for me. It’s not necessary since I can get my protein in many other ways.


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Ok, so just went to Costco. One bought a few items. Water, trash bags, laundry soap and the premier protein drinks. They had vanilla, chocolate and carmel. My issues is I want variety and not really a fan of having the same flavor all the time. So, I got the vanilla hoping I can add ice and blend it with maybe strawberries...right?? My other question when you go to Costco what do you buy?

13 minutes ago, TaylorMade4One said:

Ok, so just went to costco. One bought a few items. Water, trash bags, laundry soap and the Premier Protein drinks. They had vanilla, chocolate and carmel. My issues is I want variety and not really a fan of having the same flavor all the time. So, I got the vanilla hoping I can add ice and blend it with maybe strawberries...right?? My other question when you go to Costco what do you buy?

I don't have Costco... I want one...lol. When I first started reading your post I was like, ok... She got water. Then I'm like what the heck is she using the trash bags and stuff for after surgery...lol. In was waiting for some amazing, life changing idea u came up with using trash bags.... Sorry, it was funny when it happened (either that or I'm delirious and need sleep)

One thing I stocked up on was liquid Tylenol. I was told it works better after surgery than the pills. Walmart has the equate brand for $4.99 a bottle.

@Chrisb428 I'm also Costco-Poor and the nearest Sams Club is almost 25 miles away. Sure we have quaint people nearby, brick streets, picket fences, pretty scenery, friendly people. I'd rather have an Intrrstate, Costco, Sams Club, Meijer, Kohls , Target, more clean industry, and a downtown that's not in the process of dying. Throw in temperatures 60-80 degrees year-around and Frust8 would change her name to Smiley Lady.?

8 minutes ago, Frustr8 said:

@Chrisb428 I'm also Costco-Poor and the nearest Sams Club is almost 25 miles away. Sure we have quaint people nearby, brick streets, picket fences, pretty scenery, friendly people. I'd rather have an Intrrstate, costco, Sams Club, Meijer, Kohls , Target, more clean industry, and a downtown that's not in the process of dying. Throw in temperatures 60-80 degrees year-around and Frust8 would change her name to Smiley Lady.?

My nearest Sams club is 40 and walmart about 30

10 minutes ago, DMomof3 said:

One thing I stocked up on was liquid Tylenol. I was told it works better after surgery than the pills. Walmart has the equate brand for $4.99 a bottle.

I couldn't find the adult liquid at my Wal-Mart but it's in my amazon cart along with the vitamins, gas x, and laxatives...lol

wEOULD A DOUBLE DOSE OF CHILDREN S TYLENOL DO?

Ok, so just went to Costco. One bought a few items. Water, trash bags, laundry soap and the premier protein drinks. They had vanilla, chocolate and carmel. My issues is I want variety and not really a fan of having the same flavor all the time. So, I got the vanilla hoping I can add ice and blend it with maybe strawberries...right?? My other question when you go to Costco what do you buy?

I don’t believe you can add fruit peanut butter or much of anything of that nature that isn’t low cal or carb to add flavor. Decaf coffee is ok or cinnamon but Strawberries in the shake can quickly spike the sugar up 15-20grams. This is just for one drink, now if you do this several times a day it just can’t be good. But idk maybe you’re in a diff diet plan. Costco, I don’t shop there I love amazon though.



Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

One thing I stocked up on was liquid Tylenol. I was told it works better after surgery than the pills. Walmart has the equate brand for $4.99 a bottle.

They better send me home with that good good stuff I can’t be in grave pain


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

Since I can’t take my ibuprofen after Friday ever again [emoji20] my drs said Tylenol extra strength. But numerous people in the waiting room and nursing staff said to get the liquid, it works faster and better. Of course I’m sure we will come home from procedure with some good pain meds. Just want to be prepared for migraines and you know that favorite time of the month!!!